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The National Commission for Women is launching a pioneering digital literacy campaign called YASHODA AI across India. This innovative program aims to train over 200,000 women in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital skills. The initiative will reach women in urban and rural areas through schools, colleges, and community organizations. By creating 'AI Sakhis', NCW hopes to accelerate women's technological participation and contribute to Digital India's mission.

Key Points: NCW's Vijaya Rahatkar Launches YASHODA AI Women's Digital Campaign

  • First pan-India campaign targeting women's digital empowerment
  • Aims to train over 2 lakh women in AI and tech
  • Focuses on schools, colleges, and community groups
  • Provides localized digital skills training
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'YASHODA AI': NCW's unique pan-India campaign to make women tech-savvy

NCW's groundbreaking nationwide initiative empowers women through AI, digital literacy, and cybersecurity training across urban and rural regions.

"The aim of YASHODA AI is to reach every corner of the country and make women technically proficient. - NCW Statement"

New Delhi, May 21

The National Commission for Women (NCW), led by Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, is set to launch a unique campaign on Thursday to inform and familiarise lakhs of women with digital literacy and also to impart training for securing themselves from cyber threats.

The one-of-a-kind digital awareness programme titled 'YASHODA AI' will kick off from Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on May 22 and will see a series of impactful programmes over the next few days for making women tech-savvy.

NCW chief Rahatkar will participate in a series of programmes aimed at strengthening women-centric initiatives.

The 'Yashoda AI Campaign' will be launched at Bareilly's Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, and over the next few days and months, it will train women in urban as well as rural areas across the country in Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital literacy.

"The aim of YASHODA AI (Your AI Sakhi for Shaping Horizons with Digital Awareness) is to reach every corner of the country and make women technically proficient. In the first phase, the commission aims to benefit more than 2 lakh women," said a statement from the NCW.

The pan-India campaign will run through schools and colleges and seek to educate and empower women from wide-ranging sections, including Self Help Group (SHG) members, ASHA workers, teachers, government employees and panchayat representatives by providing training in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The campaign, a brainchild of NCW chief Rahatkar, aims to make women active participants in the AI drive and also take technology to the unprivileged for expediting their emancipation.

Through 'YASHODA AI', women will not only be taught about technology use but also empowered digitally. They will be given focused training on AI tools. Participants will also be provided with course material in local languages, workshops, and practical knowledge on using digital tools.

Women will be trained to become 'AI Sakhi', who will not only helm their families in the digital age but also become a key contributor to Digital India. The move is part of NCW's resolve to contribute to the mission of developed India.

- IANS

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Priya K.
This is such a fantastic initiative! 👏 Rural women especially need digital empowerment. My aunt in UP village still struggles with basic smartphone use. Hope they cover practical topics like online banking safety too. #DigitalIndia
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Rahul S.
Good concept but implementation is key. Hope they don't just do token workshops in cities. Real change will come when they reach remote villages where women still use feature phones. Also, what about follow-up support?
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Ananya M.
As a college teacher, I've seen how tech-savvy girls outperform others. This AI Sakhi program could be life-changing! But they must ensure local language content - English tech terms scare many aunties in my mohalla.
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Vikram J.
Great move! But why only women? My father in village also needs digital literacy. Shouldn't such programs be gender-neutral? Digital divide affects everyone in rural India.
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Sunita P.
Finally! As an ASHA worker, I deal with health apps daily but never got proper training. Hope they teach practical things like how to spot fake news and online frauds. Many village women lose money to scam calls 😔
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Karan D.
The name 'Yashoda AI' is brilliant - connects traditional Indian motherhood with modern tech. But they should track real outcomes - how many women actually use these skills after workshops? Mere certificates won't help.
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Neha R.
Wonderful initiative! But what about internet access? In my native Bihar village, network is so poor that digital literacy feels like distant dream.

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